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YR51 GVN

2001 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2001 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 115,249 miles on the clock, averaging 8,938 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for YR51 GVN

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,249
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2005
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
8,938

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading115,249 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,284
Average per year8,938
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR51 GVN 42k60k79k97k115k '05'14'09

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,249 miles
Since last MOT+5,284 miles
PASS
Mileage109,965 miles
Since last MOT+10,161 miles
PASS
Mileage99,804 miles
Since last MOT+9,086 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,718 miles
Since last MOT+8,087 miles
PASS
Mileage82,631 miles
Since last MOT+11,028 miles
PASS
Mileage71,603 miles
Since last MOT+10,170 miles
PASS
Mileage61,433 miles
PASS
Mileage509,132 miles
Since last MOT+467,028 miles
PASS
Mileage42,104 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,079 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Corsa

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Corsa models (2000–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Gear linkage wear (plastic ball joints and cables)

Plastic ball joint in the gear linkage pops out or wears, causing excessive play; cables stretch or fray. · Typical repair: £150-£300 (parts £50-£100, 2-3 hrs labour).

Steering rack failure (manual rack with electric power assistance on later models)

Seals leak, rack bushes wear, or electric motor/torque sensor fails (EPS light on). · Typical repair: £400-£800 (new/refurb rack, 4-6 hrs labour).

Anti-roll bar (sway bar) drop links

Bushings or links seize/wear, especially fronts. · Typical repair: £80-£150 per side (parts £20-£40, 1 hr labour).

Footwell water leaks (door membrane seals and bulkhead drains)

Door membrane tears, windscreen/base seals fail, blocking drains. · Typical repair: £100-£250 (seal replacement, drain clear).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 GVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About YR51 GVN

What car is YR51 GVN?

YR51 GVN is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2001.

What is the mileage of YR51 GVN?

The last recorded mileage for YR51 GVN was 115,249 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR51 GVN passed its MOT?

YR51 GVN has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2014.

Is YR51 GVN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR51 GVN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is YR51 GVN?

YR51 GVN is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.